Senior Climatologist says spring will be warmer than normal
The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada says the weather will be very lamb-like to start the month of March.
Senior Climatologist says spring will be warmer than normal
The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada says the weather will be very lamb-like to start the month of March.
Trade war launched Tuesday a 'significant concern' for pork industry
"This is something that is cause for significant concern."
Those are the words of Cam Dahl, General Manager for Manitoba Pork Council, reacting to tariffs that took effect Tuesday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent import tariffs and raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 per cent.
Dahl says the industry was hoping for some sort of agreement that would have prevented these tariffs from taking effect.
Trade war launched Tuesday a 'significant concern' for pork industry
"This is something that is cause for significant concern."
Those are the words of Cam Dahl, General Manager for Manitoba Pork Council, reacting to tariffs that took effect Tuesday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent import tariffs and raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 per cent.
Dahl says the industry was hoping for some sort of agreement that would have prevented these tariffs from taking effect.
Senior Climatologist says spring will be warmer than normal
The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada says the weather will be very lamb-like to start the month of March.
Town hall planned for Rosa to discuss the threat of shrinking access to crown land
A town hall meeting is being planned for Rosa Thursday evening to discuss threats to licensed hunters and anglers.
Rob Olson is the Senior Science Advisor to the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. He notes the meeting in Rosa is another stop in their efforts to meet with hunters and anglers across our province and to hold respectful dialogue on the threats of shrinking access for all users of crown lands in Manitoba.
Cold snap to end soon as Alberta Clipper lies in wait
After enduring the coldest two-week stretch of the winter, a big shift in the weather is on its way for residents of southern Manitoba.
Meteorologist Andy Yun with Environment Canada says the cold air is the result of the polar vortex being firmly entrenched over the eastern Arctic, most of the Prairies and down into eastern Canada. So far this winter, there have been nine days where the temperature has dipped below -30 degrees, and five of those days have happened since February 11th.
Ice-cutting starting this week
It is a sign that spring is around the corner.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure announced Tuesday that it will begin its annual ice-cutting program this week along the Red River. The ice-cutting and breaking work is done to reduce the potential impacts of ice-jam-related flooding.
Birders encouraged to keep an eye on the sky this weekend
Birders from around the planet will be taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.
Matt Gasner is Conservation Planning Coordinator for Nature Conservancy of Canada. He notes this is a global event that runs from Friday through Monday.
Curtis steps down as head of RHA
Southern Health-Sante Sud will soon begin the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Regional Health Authority has announced that effective immediately, Jane Curtis is leaving the role, after accepting the interim CEO position of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).